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Attention
Visitors - Important Notice!
- Please
note: The entrance to the west campsite
is closed to vehicles. For vehicle camping please
use the campsite at 10 km.
Park
Info:
A popular park for fishing, swimming and boating.
Special Features:
The park protects the most northerly occurrence of western
larch in the province, as well as winter ranges for moose
and mule deer. Sockeye salmon and native stocks of trout
and other fish species are present in the Momich River.

Park
Size: 1848
hectares east of the northern end of Adams Lake, approx 110
km northeast of Kamloops.
Special
Notes:
- The nearest
public telephone is at Vavenby Store, approx 60 km away.
- Please
help to prevent the spread of Eurasian Water Milfoil by removing
all weeds from your boat and motor before launching and after
removing it from the lake.
Management
Planning:
Management
Planning Information
Location:
Three
routes, all gravel logging roads, access this area: from
Hwy 5 south of Barriere, via Squam Bay Road and along
the west side and northern end of Adams Lake (80 km);
from TransCanada Hwy #1 at Squilax to Adams Lake roads
(95 km); from Hwy #5 at Vavenby, via logging roads (60
km). Nearest towns include Chase, Scotch Creek, Kamloops,
Vavenby, Clearwater,
Map/Brochure:
Any maps listed are for
information only - they may not represent legal boundaries and should not be
used for navigation.

Nature
& Culture:
- History - Established
1996.
- Cultural
Heritage - Native presence
in the area is confirmed by the many culturally modified trees and
evidence of pit houses. An abandoned logging camp is situated behind
the beach on Momich Lake.
- Conservation - The
park encompasses frontage on Adams Lake, three small lakes, associated
wetlands, the Momich River and its flood plain. The park protects
the most northerly occurrence of western larch in the province, as
well as winter ranges for moose and mule deer. Sockeye salmon and
native stocks of trout and other fish species are present in the Momich
River.
- Wildlife - Wildlife viewing opportunities for beaver, muskrat, osprey, moose, mule deer and black bear.
- General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information
Visitor
Safety:
- Adams
is a large lake, and subject to gusts of strong wind. Note
that there are few pullouts available during the high water
of May and June.
Visitor
Safety Information (park
safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

Reservations:For
parks that accept reservations,
all vehicle accessible campsites (with the exception of
group sites) must be reserved through Discover
Camping.
All campsites
are on a first-come, first-served basis at this
park. There are no reservations accepted at this park.
Explore
Parks: Fees, park listings, what
you should know before you go and other useful links.

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There
are vehicle accessible camping facilities at this
park. All sites are user-maintained.
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There
is
wilderness, backcountry and walk-in camping allowed
in undesignated sites.
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No
group campsites.
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No
day-use or picnic facilities.
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There
are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
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Bring
your own drinking water as potable water is not available
in the park.
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There
are only user-maintained pit toilets available in this park. |
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No
showers.
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No
sani-station/dump facilities.
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No
firewood is provided; some fire rings are available.
The gathering of
firewood
in
a Park
is
illegal, so
fires should only be used for emergency drying and
warming. If a fire is used for an emergency, please
keep it small, and ensure it is completely out before
you leave. Use a camp stove for cooking.
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There are no electrical hook-ups in this park |
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There
are no interpretive programs at
this park.
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There
are no developed trails at this park.
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This
park does not have a playground. |
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There are no lifeguards on duty at provincial parks.
There are sandy/pebble beaches at the east end of Momich
Lake and where Momich River enters Adams Lake. There
are no roped off swimming areas in this park.
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Canoeing
and kayaking are popular; there is a popular meandering
route through the large wetland connecting Momich and
Little Momich Lakes.
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This
park does not have a boat launch. There is a boat
launching area on Adams Lake.
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Fishing
for kokanee, rainbow, and lake trout. Anyone fishing
or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate
licence.
There
are ice fishing opportunities in this park.
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Cycling
is permitted, though there are no designated trails.
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Horseback
riding is permitted, though there are no designated
trails or facilities.
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Pets/domestic
animals must be on a leash at all times. You are responsible
for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement.
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The
park and surrounding area have excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. 
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Many
winter activities are permitted but no facilities are provided.
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There
are some SCUBA diving opportunities in Adams Lake. |
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Adams
Lake provides windsurfing opportunities. |
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There are water skiing opportunities on Adams Lake.
There are no size restrictions for boat motors on
Adams Lake.
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Check
the B.C. Hunting
Regulations for seasons and closures. |
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No
climbing or rock climbing opportunities. |
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No
spelunking or caving opportunities. |
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No
cabins, yurts or lodges for public use. |
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